I think you need to read up on the Master-Cleanse more.

You can use Sugar cane juice or pure agave nectar, just not honey. The reason you need the maple syrup in the Master-Cleanse is for vitamins and calories. Maple syrup provides the bulk of the caloric intake while on MC.

Most people lose about 1-2 lbs per day while on MC. Maybe you should try fewer days. It is expected that you will gain back half of what you lose. Also if you don't want to lose that much weight, you can drink more lemonades, 6-12 is rec daily, so drink closer to 10 or 12 per day.

Iwantcake's explanation of the Sugar needed for the cleanse is good. You shouldn't do this cleanse until you have your candida under control.

If you are skinny, you may only lose a couple pounds (the food that is in your digestive system). If you are too skinny, you could actually gain weight.

Here is a link to the book. If you haven't read it, please consider doing so. It is full of information. http://healthandlight.com/TheMasterCleanse.pdf

Tiffany